Cameron University Celebrates Local Faculty Achievements at Annual Awards Ceremony

Cameron University recently held its annual awards ceremony to honor the outstanding contributions of its faculty members. Dr. Yingqin Liu received the 2023-24 Harold and Elizabeth Hackler Award for Teaching Excellence, the highest faculty honor at Cameron. This award, established in 1996, recognizes faculty who greatly improve student education.

Dr. Liu, a professor in the Department of Communication, English, and Foreign Languages, is known for her dedication to student success. She often offers extra teaching sessions and stays beyond office hours to help students excel in their courses. Her commitment has made her a respected and inspiring figure at the university.

Dr. Rajesh Nayak from the Department of Chemistry, Physics & Engineering received the Bhattacharya Research Excellence Award for his mentorship and research contributions. Over the past five years, he has guided 13 students, resulting in 27 presentations at academic conferences. His work has also attracted significant funding, supporting undergraduate research at Cameron.

Dr. Matt Van Zant, an associate professor in the Department of Agriculture, Biology, and Health Sciences, was given the Faculty Award for Excellence in Service. He is actively involved in university committees and teaches science education projects at Woodland Hills Elementary, such as dissecting owl pellets with fifth graders.

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